How to pronounce “armada”
Hear how “armada (navy, fleet)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | navy, fleet |
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| Syllables | ar · ma · da (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: MA. |
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| IPA | /aɾ.ˈma.da/ |
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Tips for English speakers
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- A d between vowels is soft, close to the "th" in "this".
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Mi abuelo sirvió en la armada.My grandfather served in the navy.
La armada llegó al puerto.The fleet arrived at the port.
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